Ontario Lottery to Fund Expansion

1970s

Ontario Lottery to Fund Expansion

By ROM ReCollects Editor

Era:

1968 - 1982

One of the first new Ontario Lottery draws is held in the ROM to assist with the funds needed for expansion. $10m is to be matched by private fundraising. Some Board Members oppose the use of funds gained by a lottery. (We don't have pictures of the ROM draw, but here's a nostalgia trip.)